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V588 EAU

1999 Piaggio Hexagon

Grey Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

18,741 mi
Last recorded18,741 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Hexagon12,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV588 EAU
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 18,741 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under carriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Mirror missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 18,649 miles

Offside Rear light cover damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 18,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light cover damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 18,440 miles

Offside Rear light lens tinted cover damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 18,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens tinted cover damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 18,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2017 17,718 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

unable to check front brake fluid

Fail 16 Jan 2017 17,718 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

unable to check front brake fluid

Pass 7 Dec 2015 17,634 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 17,634 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 17,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2013 16,080 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 16,059 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 15,412 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 13,655 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,655 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 13,647 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Hexagon?

Based on 5,980 MOT tests across 1,092 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 176
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 96
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 84
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 61
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V588 EAU is a 1999 Piaggio Hexagon in Grey with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Hexagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 12,071 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Hexagon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V588 EAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Hexagon typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Piaggio Hexagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V588 EAU is a 1999 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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